Arabic

The English phrase ‘once upon a time’ is translated into Arabic as كان يا ما كان.

The English word “squid” is حبار in Arabic. The word refers to the sea animal known as a squid.

In Arabic, the word for wood is خشب. The term refers to the material or substance known as wood.

عُمان is the Arabic word for Oman, the country located in West Asia.

The English word ‘bored’ can be translated into Arabic as مَلُول or ضَجِر.

In Egyptian Arabic, ‘no problem’ is مفيش مشكلة (mafeesh mushkila).

In Moroccan Arabic, the verb ‘to learn’ is تعلم (t3allem). تعلم covers learning in general, from languages to skills.

The Arabic way to say “oh no” is لا. The word لا can serve as a simple exclamation of alarm.

The Arabic verb for ‘block’ is حظر. This verb is used to describe the act of filling or obstructing something so that it is impossible to pass through.

The English phrase “are you free?” is translated into Arabic as هل أنت متفرغ؟. This phrase is used to ask if someone is available or not busy.